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Instructor Tom Bauras, left in black shirt, works with students including Alex Thompson, center, while simulating a cross haul during safety training at the new Northwest Renewable Energy Institute campus in Vancouver on Dec. 20. The business built a new facility on Fruit Valley Road that teaches students how to work on wind turbines.

Northwest Renewable Energy Institute’s new campus has training structure that simulates working on wind turbines

Instructor Tom Bauras, left in black shirt, works with students including Alex Thompson, center, while simulating a cross haul during safety training at the new Northwest Renewable Energy Institute campus in Vancouver on Dec. 20. The business built a new facility on Fruit Valley Road that teaches students how to work on wind turbines.

December 26, 2023, 6:08am Business

Northwest Renewable Energy Institute opened a second campus earlier this year on Fruit Valley Road in Vancouver with a new 20-foot indoor tower that simulates the experience of working on a wind turbine. Read story

Absci headquarters at 18105 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. (Randy L.

Vancouver biotech firm Absci inks deals for 10 drug discovery programs worth $1 billion

Absci headquarters at 18105 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. (Randy L.

December 23, 2023, 6:12am Business

Vancouver biotechnology company Absci has secured nearly $1 billion in contracts in recent weeks, bolstering the business that’s struggled against economic headwinds. Read story

A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

Salt & Straw sets January opening date for Waterfront Vancouver

A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

December 20, 2023, 1:13pm Business

Portland ice cream phenom Salt & Straw is opening its Waterfront Vancouver location Jan. 5 — a joyful announcement for Vancouver’s ice cream fans. Read story

Clark Public Utilities commissioners switch positions

December 20, 2023, 5:59am Clark County News Free

The commissioners for Clark Public Utilities voted to rotate leadership offices Tuesday, effective Jan. 1. The move is traditionally taken during the final meeting each calendar year. Read story

The Columbian files WaferTech, pictured here in 2003, was the first dedicated semiconductor contract manufacturer in the United States. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Camas chipmaker WaferTech changes name to TSMC Washington, expanding global reach

The Columbian files WaferTech, pictured here in 2003, was the first dedicated semiconductor contract manufacturer in the United States. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

December 19, 2023, 12:07pm Business

After nearly 30 years of operating in Camas as WaferTech, the TSMC chipmaker has officially taken a new name — TSMC Washington. Read story

Steve Hilken, one of the owners of Courses Golf &amp; Grill opening in east Vancouver, takes a swing as he demonstrates a new golf simulator last week.

Courses Golf & Grill aims for perfect mix of food, drink, sport at restaurant opening in east Vancouver

Steve Hilken, one of the owners of Courses Golf &amp; Grill opening in east Vancouver, takes a swing as he demonstrates a new golf simulator last week.

December 19, 2023, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Golf isn’t ideal for players during the region’s rainy, icy and snowy seasons. Read story

Above, The Ninebark apartments near the Port of Camas-Washougal are among new developments coming to Clark County.

Clark County could see 1,000s more apartments in 2024 as developments in Vancouver, Camas, Washougal take shape

Above, The Ninebark apartments near the Port of Camas-Washougal are among new developments coming to Clark County.

December 15, 2023, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Fisher’s Quarry, the Heights, Waterfront Gateway and the Camas-Washougal waterfront — will be moving into their next stages of development next year. Combined, the mixed-use developments are expected to bring thousands of new residential units and tens of thousands of square feet of retail space to the county. Read story

Construction continues at The Ledges at Palisades in Camas on Tuesday morning. The multifamily development is one of several around the county slated to come online in the coming years.

Multifamily construction: Occupancy rates in Clark County hit healthy level, rents remain steady, real estate company says

Construction continues at The Ledges at Palisades in Camas on Tuesday morning. The multifamily development is one of several around the county slated to come online in the coming years.

December 14, 2023, 6:09am Business Subscriber Exclusive

With Clark County’s multifamily occupancy rate healthy after having been tight coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, rents in the area have remained steady. And developments are still coming online to accommodate the area’s growing population. Read story

After its windows were broken in recent weeks, Bleu Door Bakery decided to sell Broken Window cookies so the community could show support for the business.

Vancouver businesses’ windows broken during spate of vandalism

After its windows were broken in recent weeks, Bleu Door Bakery decided to sell Broken Window cookies so the community could show support for the business.

December 12, 2023, 5:12pm Business

Bleu Door Bakery has been a staple of Vancouver’s Uptown Village for more than a decade. It’s well known in the community for its decadent pastries and cookies. Read story

Thousands lose power in Vancouver

December 12, 2023, 1:08pm Clark County News

A fallen tree limb took out power for nearly 3,500 customers in downtown Vancouver at about 12:40 p.m. Tuesday. Read story